What is a Private Couples Retreat?

by Kerry Lusignan | Aug 15, 2019 | Retreats

In a nutshell, a private couples retreat is a specialized service that includes: one couple, one therapist, and one weekend. Over 2-3 days, you and your partner are steeped in knowledge, skills, and tools informed by NCCT’s proprietary state-of-the-art approach....

Building a Multicolored Love Map

by Staff Writer | Apr 9, 2019 | Conflict, Courage, Gottman, Retreats, Vulnerability

Marriage is a sacred bond between two people. You meet. You get to know one another, and you soon become inseparable — each of you growing to love each other in such a way that you no longer want to spend a moment apart.All couples want this kind of storybook...

Substance Abuse and the Codependent Marriage

by Staff Writer | Feb 27, 2019 | Crisis, EFT, Gottman, Retreats

For most couples, the path to marriage is the same. You meet, you spend time getting to know each other, and you fall in love. You discover life could not exist without your partner, so you get married. After marriage, masks are removed. You discover the true nature...

Doctors Marrying Doctors

by Staff Writer | Jan 16, 2019 | Couples Therapy, EFT, Gottman, Marriage, Retreats, Vulnerability

Nurturing an Intimacy Born of Shared ExperienceAccording to a study conducted by AMA Insurance Agency, nearly 40 percent of doctors marry other doctors or other healthcare professionals.What is the reasoning for this natural romantic attachment? Could it reflect what...

Understanding the Second Marriage Divorce Rate

by Staff Writer | Nov 26, 2018 | Courage, Divorce, EFT, Retreats, Vulnerability

(and How You Can Beat the Odds)Embarking on a lifetime commitment in the form of marriage is a leap of faith for anyone. But for those of us who have experienced divorce firsthand, it can feel like an even greater one. It is no wonder that the second marriage divorce...

7 Things to Consider When Choosing a Marriage Counseling Retreat

by Staff Writer | May 15, 2018 | Anger, Conflict, Crisis, Divorce, Retreats

Whether you’re experiencing marital distress or just temporary gridlock, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. With online therapy and a wealth of marriage retreat options available across the nation, separating the wheat from the chaff can feel like an...